Economic Models and Modern Democracies

Call Updates

Feb 18, 2022 7:05:10 PM

EVALUATION results

Call: HORIZON-CL2-2021-DEMOCRACY-01 (Protecting and nurturing democracies)

Published: 18.06.2021

Deadline: 07.10.2021

Available budget: EUR 49.500.000

The results of the evaluation are as follows:

Number of proposals submitted (including proposals transferred from or to other calls): 68

Number of inadmissible proposals: 1

Number of ineligible proposals: 2

Number of above-threshold proposals: 48

Total budget requested for above-threshold proposals: EUR 143.318.624

We recently informed the applicants about the evaluation results for their proposals.

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Oct 11, 2021 11:32:19 AM

The Call HORIZON-CL2-2021-DEMOCRACY-01 (Protecting and nurturing democracies) has closed on the 7th October 2021.

68 proposals have been submitted.

The breakdown per topic is: 

• HORIZON-CL2-2021-DEMOCRACY-01-02: 10 proposals

Evaluation results are expected to be communicated in February 2022.

Jun 22, 2021 4:20:00 PM

The submission session is now available for: HORIZON-CL2-2021-DEMOCRACY-01-02(HORIZON-RIA)

Economic models and modern democracies

TOPIC ID: HORIZON-CL2-2021-DEMOCRACY-01-02

Programme: Horizon Europe Framework Programme (HORIZON)
Call: Protecting and nurturing democracies (HORIZON-CL2-2021-DEMOCRACY-01)
Type of action: HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions
Type of MGA: HORIZON Action Grant Budget-Based [HORIZON-AG]
Deadline model: single-stage
Planned opening date: 22 June 2021
Deadline date: 07 October 2021 17:00:00 Brussels time

Topic description

ExpectedOutcome:

Projects are expected to contribute to the following expected outcome:

• Theoretically and empirically robust recommendations aiming to instil greater democratic accountability and inclusion in economic processes.

Scope:

Since WWII, substantial progress has been made in Europe in terms of economic development, improving life conditions and allowing (and enabling) the consolidation of liberal democracies. However, in recent decades the intensification of economic globalisation, market de-regulation and the financialisation of economies have posed new challenges to democratic governance. Global corporatised and financialised capitalism has created dynamic economic systems that produce material wealth but at the same time pose challenges to democracy, fundamental rights, social inclusion, reversing inequalities (including gender inequality), welfare, as well as the sustainability of our ecological system and climate change. On the other hand, alternative business models (e.g. social economy organisations and social enterprises) have emerged in reaction to this evolution. They operate on the basis of democratic and participatory principles and prioritise their societal mission over their profits.

Proposals are expected to address some of the following points: To study the interrelationship between politics, people’s participation, culture and economics in modern European democracies across time. In this vein, to comparatively analyse the role of various democratic institutional configurations and actors in mitigating the negative effects of economic activity on society and on democratic processes, while promoting inclusive and sustainable growth. How can democratic politics exercise control over the economic logic? How can re-embedding democracy and (the various forms of) capitalism be envisaged? How do economic actors, such as corporations, influence the democratic process? Through what channels (political parties, media, sponsorship, etc.)? What is the real impact of corporate lobbying on the democratic process? Research may study trends in capital accumulation and distribution, especially in new digital and creative industries, and the impacts they have on the functioning of democracies. Proposals should examine legal, social, economic, organisational and financial innovations that could make corporations more inclusive, accountable and conducive to social fairness and environmental sustainability, while preserving their innovation and flexibility. What would be the legitimate level of democratic governance over the economy (local, national, supranational)? In which ways can business corporations be held responsible to respect human rights? What kind of institutional mechanisms could guide the interaction of the various governance levels? Alternative economic models (including social economy organisations and social enterprises) and new models of corporate governance can be studied, in which case their success in fostering inclusive economic growth, enhancing democratic participation and improving environmental sustainability should be evaluated. Finally, proposal are encouraged to identify social innovation policies that would support such new governance models.

Cross-cutting Priorities:
Societal Engagement
Socio-economic science and humanities
Social Innovation